Avail vs Entrata
Entrata scores 7.8/10 vs 7.5/10. Best for: Large multifamily operators who want a single platform covering leasing, accounting, marketing, and resident services.
Entrata scores higher overall at 7.8/10 vs 7.5/10. Entrata is one of the most comprehensive multifamily property management platforms on the market, with AI capabilities that are genuinely ahead of most competitors. It excels at consolidating leasing, accounting, marketing, and resident management into one system. However, it is built for large operators — the custom pricing, lack of trial, and learning curve make it impractical for anyone managing fewer than a few hundred units.
Avail 
Entrata Rank
#9 of 26
Rank
#5 of 26
Features
10/17
Features
17/17
Starting at
$0/mo
Starting at
Custom
User reviews
4.8/5 (350)
User reviews
4.6/5 (1150)
What they cost
| Avail | Entrata | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at | Free /mo | Contact for pricing |
| Free trial | Free tier available | 0 days |
| Number of plans | 2 | 1 |
What the pricing really means
Avail publishes their pricing upfront, which is a good sign. Entrata requires you to contact sales for a quote. When a company hides pricing, it usually means the cost is high enough that they want a salesperson to justify it before you see the number. Always ask for total year-one cost, not just the monthly subscription.
Where Avail wins
- Genuinely free tier with no unit limits covering core landlord needs
- State-specific lease templates and e-signatures included free
- Listings syndicate to Zillow, Realtor.com, and 20+ sites
- Simple clean interface for non-professional landlords
Where Entrata wins
- True single-platform solution replacing 5-6 separate tools for multifamily operations
- ELI AI assistant generates resident emails, translates maintenance requests, and creates marketing content
- Marketing tools syndicate listings with analytics tracking occupancy trends and leasing performance
- Strong user ratings with 4.6 stars across both G2 and Capterra from 1,100+ reviews
Where Avail falls short
- Recent 300%+ price increase on Plus plan has upset users
- No real accounting depth, just basic expense tracking
- No API access or integrations
- No owner portal, not for third-party management
Where Entrata falls short
- Pricing is entirely custom and quote-based — no published rates or self-serve signup
- No free trial means full commitment before you can evaluate the platform
- Occasional bugs and slow performance reported, especially during peak usage
- Steep learning curve for smaller teams adopting the full feature suite
Who is each product built for?
Avail
Target: 1-50 units
Avail is the best free option for independent landlords needing basic rent collection, screening, and leases. The free tier is genuinely useful. Strictly for DIY landlords with no owner portal or real accounting. Recent price increases on Plus have frustrated users.
Entrata
Target: 1000-100000 units
Entrata is one of the most comprehensive multifamily property management platforms on the market, with AI capabilities that are genuinely ahead of most competitors. It excels at consolidating leasing, accounting, marketing, and resident management into one system. However, it is built for large operators — the custom pricing, lack of trial, and learning curve make it impractical for anyone managing fewer than a few hundred units.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Avail | Entrata |
|---|---|---|
| Tenant Management | ||
| Tenant screening | ||
| Online rent collection | ||
| Lease management | ||
| Tenant portal | ||
| E-signatures | ||
| Property Operations | ||
| Maintenance requests | ||
| Owner portal | ||
| Property inspections | ||
| Vendor management | ||
| Vacancy advertising | ||
| Finance & Reporting | ||
| Accounting/bookkeeping | ||
| Bank account management | ||
| Insurance tracking | ||
| Reporting/analytics | ||
| Platform | ||
| Document storage | ||
| Mobile app | ||
| API access | ||
Common questions
Avail is designed for 1-50 units, making it a strong pick for small shops. Entrata targets 1000-100000 units.
Avail starts at $0/month. Entrata uses custom pricing (contact sales). Pricing was last verified in 2026-03-01.
Avail has a free tier you can use to get started.
Yes, you can switch between Property Management tools. The main effort is migrating your data and setting up new workflows. Plan for 1-2 weeks of overlap where you run both systems.
The bottom line
Pick Avail if...
Independent DIY landlords who want free or low-cost basic rent collection and tenant screening
Pick Entrata if...
Large multifamily operators who want a single platform covering leasing, accounting, marketing, and resident services